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$401 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne departing on 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne (SFO-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:35 pm - 12:30 pmSFO-MEL
18h 55m1 stop
11:55 pm - 12:20 pmMEL-SFO
31h 25m1 stop
$767Fiji Airways
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 6
11:35 pm - 12:30 pmSFO-MEL
18h 55m1 stop
1:55 pm - 1:25 pmMEL-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$775Fiji Airways
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Tue, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 29
11:25 pm - 8:15 amSFO-MEL
15h 50mnonstop
10:10 am - 6:50 amMEL-SFO
37h 40m2 stops
$923United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 15
11:35 pm - 4:05 pmSFO-MEL
22h 30m2 stops
11:55 pm - 12:20 pmMEL-SFO
31h 25m1 stop
Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 6
10:00 pm - 12:45 pmSFO-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
10:00 am - 12:20 pmMEL-SFO
21h 20m2 stops
Thu, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 7
1:15 pm - 7:30 amSFO-MEL
25h 15m1 stop
10:10 am - 6:50 amMEL-SFO
37h 40m2 stops
$927United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 15
10:00 pm - 10:50 amSFO-MEL
19h 50m1 stop
6:55 pm - 12:50 pmMEL-SFO
34h 55m1 stop
$996Air New Zealand
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Mon, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 21
10:00 pm - 10:50 amSFO-MEL
19h 50m1 stop
6:55 pm - 5:34 pmMEL-SFO
39h 39m2 stops
$1,030Air New Zealand
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Sun, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 15
12:15 am - 11:15 pmSFO-MEL
29h 00m1 stop
3:35 pm - 10:15 pmMEL-SFO
24h 40m1 stop
$1,112Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 29
12:15 am - 11:15 pmSFO-MEL
29h 00m1 stop
1:00 am - 10:15 pmMEL-SFO
39h 15m1 stop
$1,124Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 28

Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Melbourne flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne cost $839 and was between San Francisco and Melbourne Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $920.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne is March, where tickets cost $970 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,919 and $1,574 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Melbourne found on KAYAK was with Air New Zealand for $475. Fiji Airways proposed a round-trip connection from $767 and United Airlines from $923.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Melbourne?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Melbourne direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $840.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Melbourne per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 15h 50m. The most common departure time is 11:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Melbourne?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 15h 40m.

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Cheapest flight

$401
Flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne was $401 for a one-way ticket and $767 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Melbourne?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Melbourne from San Francisco?

    Auckland is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Melbourne

Monday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Tuesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Wednesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Thursday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Friday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Saturday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Sunday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

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Nonstop returns

Melbourne to San Francisco

Monday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Tuesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Wednesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Thursday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Friday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Saturday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Sunday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/19Tue
1 stop
38h 10mSFO-MEL
$401
8/18Sun
2 stops
33h 06mSFO-MEL
$429
9/10Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 50mSFO-MEL
$475
8/27Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
36h 00mSFO-MEL
$558
8/7Wed
1 stopFiji Airways
19h 40mSFO-MEL
$573
9/9Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
28h 20mSFO-MEL
$576
8/20Tue
1 stopFiji Airways
19h 45mSFO-MEL
$578
11/4Mon
2 stopsHawaiian Airlines
39h 20mSFO-MEL
$690
10/27Sun
3 stopsHawaiian Airlines
54h 20mSFO-MEL
$719
6/28Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 50mSFO-MEL
$1,235

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/7Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
39h 55mSFO-MEL
7/13Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
37h 15mMEL-SFO
$1,128
6/7Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
39h 55mSFO-MEL
7/13Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
14h 15mMEL-SFO
$1,152
6/7Fri
multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
40h 45mSFO-MEL
7/13Sat
multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
29h 10mMEL-SFO
$1,581
6/5Wed
multi-stop
54h 25mSFO-MEL
6/19Wed
multi-stop
23h 30mMEL-SFO
$1,713
6/4Tue
multi-stop
44h 20mSFO-MEL
6/19Wed
multi-stop
23h 30mMEL-SFO
$1,746
6/4Tue
multi-stopAir New Zealand
19h 50mSFO-MEL
6/19Wed
multi-stopAir New Zealand
34h 55mMEL-SFO
$1,782
6/6Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
19h 50mSFO-MEL
6/12Wed
multi-stopAir New Zealand
34h 55mMEL-SFO
$1,828
6/6Thu
multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
32h 45mSFO-MEL
6/27Thu
multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
21h 15mMEL-SFO
$2,097
6/4Tue
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
29h 35mSFO-MEL
6/19Wed
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
40h 57mMEL-SFO
$2,468
6/7Fri
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
38h 53mSFO-MEL
7/13Sat
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
39h 53mMEL-SFO
$2,988

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San Francisco - Melbourne Flights

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